Investment
Macro Views | 13 Jul 17
Analysis: Are performance fees a fair deal?
Performance fees are often seen as a necessary evil. But the unambitious hurdle rates most funds employ mean fund managers also get rewarded for underwhelming performance. Is that fair?
Investment | 13 Jul 17
Brace for more volatility in US treasuries
The bulk of US treasuries are owned by the Fed and foreign investors. But this is set to change, and it could have serious consequences.
Hong Kong and France strike deal on mutual recognition of funds
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) have signed a memorandum of understanding linking their mutual fund markets.
Investment | 11 Jul 17
Volatility will be ‘lower for longer’, says Blackrock
‘Lower for longer’ has become the typical characterisation of central banks’ interest rate policy. But it could also be applied to volatility, believes Blackrock.
Irish Life IM breaks into new markets in international push
Irish Life Investment Managers is breaking into new international markets, says Sandra Rockett, who joined the company in a newly created role as director of international business.